Families of Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children have shown dedication to learning American Sign Language (ASL) through the Family and Friends ASL Class series, hosted by the Deaf and Hard of Hearing American Sign Language Educational Outreach Program. This series is more than just a language course, but it is a path to connection, community, …
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News about the faculty of all schools comprising the the FSU College of Communication & Information
The School of Communication Science and Disorders’ Impact on Deaf Communities
FSU Audiology Program Bring Record Number of Students on Guatemala Service Trip
The FSU Audiology Program traveled to Guatemala from Jan. 31 to Feb. 7 with their largest “Help Guatemala Hear” service group in the trip’s history. With over a decade of service to the Guatemalan community, Dr. Selena Snowden and a collection of graduate and undergraduate students continued the tradition of providing hearing services to those in need.
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Science and Disorders Professors Publish Study on Targeted Speech Sounds and Therapy Outcomes
Drs. Kelly Farquharson and Christopher Constantino, professors in the School of Communication Science and Disorders (SCSD), along with Florida State University (FSU) SCSD alumna Paige Lovell, recently published their manuscript in Clinical Linguistics and Phonetics titled “Targeted speech sounds and their association to children’s grade level and therapy dosage.” This study explores which speech sounds …
CONTINUE READINGCCI Building Resilience Communities Forum Discusses Crisis Communications Across Industries
Scholars and community partners gathered for the Building Resilience Communities: Communication, Infrastructure, & Information in Crisis Response forum to explore how crisis communication shapes preparedness, response, and recovery across industries. Developed by Dr. Elizabeth C. Ray, Dr. Marcia A. Mardis, and Dr. Eren E. Ozguven, the one-day interdisciplinary event brought together faculty and community partners to hear from scholars in crisis and risk communication.
CONTINUE READINGiSchool Professor Gretchen Stahlman Helps Lead Forum on Actionable Public Health Data Dashboards
iSchool Assistant Professor Gretchen Stahlman is helping transform how public health dashboards are designed and used. On June 3–4, 2025, she helped organize the “Forum on Advancing the Science and Practice of Actionable Public Health Data Dashboards” in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The forum brought together researchers, dashboard creators, and community partners to discuss how dashboards can support public health decisions. Colleagues at Rutgers University’s School of Communication & Information collaborated and were supported by the Rutgers …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Professor Leads FSU Speech and Debate Team to Win State, National, and International Championships
Leading the Florida State University (FSU) Speech and Debate team through a remarkable season, School of Communication (SCOM) professor Avery Henry guided students to victories at the state, national, and international levels, while also earning individual awards. “This win fills me with pride because it is evidence of the hard work and dedication the team has put in this season,” Henry said. At the Florida Intercollegiate Forensics Association State Championship, the team returned …
CONTINUE READINGSchool of Communication Launches Inaugural Advisory Council
The School of Communication (SCOM) held the first meeting of its inaugural advisory council on Jan. 27, marking a major milestone. The council brings together alumni and industry leaders who represent all academic areas within the school. The group will review curriculum, identify new opportunities for students and faculty, and brainstorm projects that better align with FSU’s strategic decisions, including FSU Health.
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